Sanyo Electric Bicycle

Very cool product from Sanyo -- hybrid bicycle hat can runs on foot power, electric power or both. Features 250W direct current brushless motor on front wheel (that doubles as a generator), lithium-ion battery pack (25.2V 5.7Ah), various modes and gear ratios. Can run as long as 45 miles on single charge! Estimated price $2300.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Sanyo
• hybrid
• electric
• bicycle
• CES 2010

[jonnyasprin]

LOL,it looks really light when a muscle man holds it.

[robnelsonbayvillage]

A version is 48#, H version is 53#. A = aluminum. on 26". H = steel frame for larger heavieer people runs on 700 wheel tire package (28.5").

Rob @ e-bikefun

[Maglevspiritualgeek]

I wan't this bike for my Birthday next year!

[allgoo19]

@Idiotsmakemesad

"No need to convince me.."

Sorry. ^_^;

[Idiotsmakemesad]

@allgoo19 No need to convince me, I was being sarcastic. I don't think its dangerous at all. Its a ridiculous law, an average male cyclist can put out 500w for short periods so there's no reason why it should be any less than that. But really if they were smart they would regulate the top speed not the wattage of the motor.

[allgoo19]

@Idiotsmakemesad

" Anything over 200w is just too dangerous for us..."

The power from motor is limited to 1:2 ration against rider's pedaloing effort. It won't move forward unless the rider start pedaling then harder he pushes, it adds more power.

It also has limit at about 15 MPH, the motor will stop pushing forward. Beyond that speed, it becomes the same as a regualr bicycle.

Its main advantage is to climb the hill easier, not go faster.

[Idiotsmakemesad]

That bike would have to be downgraded with a current limiter to be legal in Australia. Anything over 200w is just too dangerous for us...

[emforty2]

45 miles on a charge the chevy volt can only do 40 and thats without using the airconditioner at $45K thats expensive

[OghamTheBold]

How heavy ?

45 (flat) miles (assisted) ?

[Merocity]

I think Best Buy are selling these.